- Ecuador is imposing a 30% tariff on imports from Colombia due to a perceived lack of cooperation in combating drug trafficking.
- Colombia has responded by enacting a reciprocal 30% tariff on some Ecuadorian imports.
- President Noboa’s actions are intended to align with US President Trump’s anti-drug trafficking policies and demonstrate Ecuador’s commitment.

A: Hey, did you hear about something crazy happening between Ecuador and Colombia?

B: No, what’s up? Tell me!

A: Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, is putting a new tax – like a 30% charge – on things they buy from Colombia.

B: Wow! Why would he do that?

A: He says Colombia isn’t helping enough with stopping drug trafficking. It's a big problem in Ecuador.

B: Seriously? That sounds a bit harsh.

A: Yeah, apparently he wants to look tough, especially for President Trump in the US. They’re pretty close, you know?

B: Oh, so it's partly for show? Some people are saying he's like a mini-Trump!

A: Exactly! People in Ecuador aren't too happy about it.

B: Hmm. And Colombia is responding, right?

A: Yep! They’re putting a similar tax on things they buy from Ecuador too!

B: So, they're fighting back?

A: Seems like it. Ecuador's just trying to show they’re serious about fighting drugs, following what Trump's been doing. They even had the US military help out in Venezuela recently.

B: That’s quite a situation! A trade war over drugs... crazy!